Title
Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the San Leandro Municipal Code §1-3-100, §1-3-110 and Subsection (a) of §1-3-115 to Add the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) and to Add Article 18 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission to San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 1-3, Boards and Commissions
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
• Public Safety
• Infrastructure
SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an ordinance amending Chapter 1-3, “Boards and Commissions” of the San Leandro Municipal Code to add the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and Article 18 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission to the San Leandro Municipal Code
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an ordinance to:
a) Amend Municipal Code Chapter 1-3 to add the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission as a commission;
b) Add Article 18 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission to San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 1-3, Boards and Commissions; and
BACKGROUND
In 2011, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2011-011 permanently establishing the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC). Section 4 of the resolution authorizes the Director of the Engineering and Transportation Department (re-organized as the Public Works Department) to develop rules and procedures and administer the BPAC.
Analysis
A complete copy of the proposed ordinance is included as Attachment A.
The ordinance publishes the revised sections of San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 1-3, as follows:
• Article 1, General Provisions
o §1-3-100, Boards and Commissions Create
o §1-3-110, Members‒District Representation
o §1-3-115, Members‒Term of Office
The ordinance publishes the addition of Article 18 to San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 1-3, as follows:
• Article 18, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
o §1-3-1800, Membership
o §1-3-1805, Power and Duties
A Resolution to add Article 28 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission to the San Leandro Administrative Code will be presented in the seconding reading of the ordinance for consent scheduled for the City Council Meeting on December 2nd. By resolution, the Council will add Title 28 to the San Leandro Administrative Code as follows:
• Title 28, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
o Chapter 1 Rules of Procedure
§ Article 1, Meetings
§ §28.1.100: Meetings
§ §28.1.105: Special Meetings
§ §28.1.110: Meeting Place
§ §28.1.115: Agenda
§ Article 2, Officers
§ §28.1.200: Chair
§ §28.1.205: Vice Chair
§ §28.1.210: Chair Pro Tem
§ §28.1.215: Limit of Term
§ §28.1.220: Secretary
§ §28.1.225: Quorum
§ Article 3, Order of Business
§ §28.1.300: Call to Order
§ §28.1.305: Agenda
§ §28.1.310: Alteration of Order
§ §28.1.315: Special Items
§ Article 4, Conduct of Business
§ §28.1.400: Rules
§ §28.1.405: Roll Call
§ §28.1.410: Addressing Commission
§ Article 5. Voting
§ §28.1.500: Manner of Taking Vote
§ §28.1.505: Majority Vote
§ Article 6, Committees
§ §28.1.600: Referral
§ §28.1.605: Appointment
§ §28.1.610: Meetings
§ §28.1.615: Business
§ Article 7, Relations with the Press, the General Public, the City Council and Other Boards and Commissions
§ §28.1.700: Information Through Chair
§ §28.1.705: Information Through Other Commission
§ Article 8, Amendments
§ §28.1.800: Amendments
Approval of the ordinance and resolution will formalize and codify the BPAC’s rules and procedures, its members, and their powers and duties.
Previous Actions
• February 7, 2011 - Resolution No. 2011-011 - Establishment of the BPAC
• September 19, 2022 - Resolution No. 2022-156 - Appointment of members to the BPAC
Committee Review and Actions
City Council Rules Committee (October 26, 2023)
• Recommendation to solicit input from existing BPAC Members regarding staff recommendations and the size of the commission
• Recommendation to further consider alternate sizes of the commission: twelve (12) members and one (1) Mayor’s at large member; six (6) members and one (1) Mayor’s at larger member; twelve (12) members and three (3) Mayor’s at large members
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (September 24, 2024)
• The current BPAC was briefed regarding the proposed commission size, term limits, powers and duties, and timeline for approval and future appointments. The Commission provided input and feedback regarding scheduling and frequency of meetings in addition to consideration of an overall goal and vision of the BPAC
City Council Rules Committee (October 23, 2024)
• No comments related to amendment and addition. Recommendation of approval to City Council of ordinance scheduled for the November 18th Council meeting
Legal Analysis
The City Attorney reviewed, conducted legal research, drafted, and approved the proposed ordinance and edits to this staff report.
Financial Impacts
There is no new fiscal impact because of this ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
A: Ordinance to Amend the San Leandro Municipal Code Sections 1-3-100, 1-3-110, and Subsection (a) of Section 1-3-115 to Add the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and to Add Article 18 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission to San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 1-3, Boards and Commissions
PREPARED BY: Robin Chee, Assistant Engineer, Public Works Department - Engineering Division